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American retailers say President Donald Trump’s threatened 200% tariff on European wine would harm consumers.

Putin agrees in principle with Ukraine ceasefire proposal but says more discussions needed  PBS NewsHour Putin agrees in principle with proposal for Ukraine ceasefire and says more discussions are needed  The Associated Press Putin is punting on a Ukraine ceasefire deal. Trump

Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say  NBC News

Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say  NBC News

The judge on Thursday approved the plea agreement, but has not yet addressed his sentence.

Senate Democrats face major dilemma: help GOP pass funding bill or trigger shutdown  NPR Washington braces for a government shutdown — as DOGE cuts continue  The Washington Post Senators face ‘two difficult choices’ over crunch to avoid government shutdown, says Dem. senator  NBC

Putin says he has ‘reservations’ about 30-day ceasefire proposal as US envoy arrives in Moscow  CNN Putin Says He’s Open to Ukraine Cease-Fire but Lays Out Conditions: Live Updates  The New York Times Putin thanks Trump for principles of ceasefire push, but

Protesters take over Trump Tower in NYC to demand release of Mahmoud Khalil  NBC News Protesters supporting Mahmoud Khalil occupy Trump Tower lobby  Fox News Hundreds storm Trump Tower, standoff with police | Live updates  FOX 5 New York Mahmoud Khalil Sues Columbia

Sources say Paul was demoted from his position because he clashed with the Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged push to share tax information with multiple agencies.

Commentary: Bad news for American beer drinkers as aluminium tariffs kick in  Reuters.com From food to cars: What Americans could pay more for from Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs  CNN What U.S. products are Canada targeting in response to Trump’s tariffs on